If I am Vegas, I think the draft lottery results plays a little into this decision now. Unless they manage to trade up, I don't think the player they select at 6 will be ready. I think grabbing some players that in Hunters situation (tweener looking to make the jump to the next level) maybe a good way to sell the player to the new fan base. If Calgary wants to make a deal to protect a certain player then maybe dangling Hunter and either Kulak or the rights to Wotherspoon. Get a couple magic beans to start building that mid 20's age group for the Vegas franchise.
Only question is if the Vegas management group thinks those tweeners have potential or are AHL fodder.
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